{
  "id": 19685472,
  "title": "Product photos on a white background without opening Photoshop",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/product-photos-on-a-white-background-without-opening-photoshop",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-12T18:05:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/convertola/product-photos-on-a-white-background-without-opening-photoshop-33fb"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "When showcasing products on popular marketplaces like Amazon, Etsy, and many Shopify themes, it is ideal for each item to share a uniform white or transparent background. However, if you only possess a phone photo taken on a kitchen table, achieving a clean cut-out may require a few tricks. Firstly, position the object a bit away from the wall to avoid casting a harsh shadow behind it, and utilize soft daylight streaming through a window. A prominent contrast between the product and its background greatly aids background removal tools more than investing in an expensive camera.\n\nIt is essential to preserve the original resolution of the photo during the editing process. Upscaling a small image prior to removing the background often results in blurry edges, which can detract from the overall appearance. A resolution of 1500–2000 pixels wide is typically sufficient for most store listings.\n\nExamine the image closely for any gaps that might be left behind, such as the handles of mugs, the space between a bag strap and the bag, or hair in portrait shots. These areas often prove to be challenging for automatic tools and require manual erasure before exporting. When exporting the final image, opt for a PNG format if your store theme incorporates its own background color, as it will maintain transparency. Alternatively, if the marketplace mandates a pure white background, add a white fill and save the file as a JPG to reduce file size.\n\nMaintaining a consistent framing style across all products contributes to a professional catalog appearance more than any single edit. A uniform margin around each item and a consistent angle of capture can significantly enhance the overall look. Lastly, a free online background remover tool is available for those seeking a quick solution. This browser-based tool allows you to upload a photo, receive a transparent PNG, and refine the edges using erasers and restore brushes, all without the need for an account. One might wonder, what has been the most challenging product to cut out cleanly in their experience?",
  "summary": "Marketplaces like Amazon, Etsy and most Shopify themes look best when every product sits on a plain white or transparent background. If you only have a phone photo on a kitchen table, here's what actually makes the cut-out clean: 1. Shoot for the cut-out, not the scene. Put the item a little away from the wall so it doesn't cast a hard shadow behind it, and use soft daylight from a window. Strong…",
  "key_points": [
    "Position product away from wall to avoid harsh shadows.",
    "Preserve original photo resolution for best background removal.",
    "Use PNG format for transparency in store themes."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}